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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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